Particularly yummy is their rendition of the guava and cheese pastry which I bought several times especially recently! Flaky with guava paste and cheese as the filling, it also has a sugar glaze on top. Wow, their bunuelos, corn patties and pan de bono are excellent! The dough part of these three types of baked goods is just right. I also tried the wheat bun with a little bit of guava in it. Nice bakery for a pick me up if you are up for trying Latino bakery items. Even with their limited English, the staff are helpful and provided good customer service. There are also savory dishes besides Latin baked goods if that is what you are looking for. Haven't tried the savory food, but the soup looks interesting. Maybe next time when I happen to be in Flushing again! read more

Latin Bakery Restaurant - Guava and Cheese Pastry - Bakeries Near Me - Flushing, New York

The line here is long! You have to order your food at the front before you sit down. There's no one to take your order at the table. The mondongo soup had good flavor but wasn't cooked long enough and was chewy. The baked chicken was tender, and was good. The potato salad was ok. The empanadas were 6/10. Wasn't bad but wasn't anything to rave about. Their passion fruit justice was really good. Not too sugary and not too sour and refreshing. Overall the food wasn't bad could be better and the service needs adjustments. read more

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My friend bought an assortment of empanadas from here for a gathering at her apartment recently. They were all so tasty I can't wait to go back & have some more! I tried cheese, spinach, fried chicken & baked chicken & they were all totally amazing! The service was super nice & friendly & I'm only leaving off one star because the ambiance wasn't that great, but don't let that keep you from going or doing take out! A hidden gem! read more

This place has been around for years and is always busy. I really like their beef and spinach empanadas. Very flavorful and the green sauce gives a nice kick. Their soups are also very tasty. They also have a wide variety of breads. The one with the cheese inside is delicious. Occasionally I'll treat myself to the strawberry cheesecake. Dense, like Junior's cheesecake. Yum! We decided to also try the flan and mini guava pie today. The servers are friendly and it's cute when they call you "mommy." read more

I went in and asked for a Tres Leches cake. At first, I was told they only had slices, but I said I called and was told they have cakes. After more confusion, they told me they have cakes and asked which flavor. I picked strawberry and was told it was $30. After she boxed it for me, I said $30? She then said $25. Brought it home and put in in the refrigerator for a couple of hours. Tried it and it was dry and hard, especially near the bottom. This was really bad since a Tres Leches cake is supposed to be especially moist! The next day, I went to a birthday party to celebrate another family member's birthday and they also had a Tres Leches cake. It was so good and moist, there was no comparison. It was from a general bakery. This bakery is supposed to specialize in Latin desserts, yet it was not good at all. Maybe it was old, which might explain the $5 discount. Not going back. read more

so much more than just a bakery! in a sea of asian businesses, latin bakery has stood out and held its own. i've been coming here for years and have tried a bunch of things. some standouts: -beef empanadas: hot, crunchy, flavorful, a really nice snack. -buñuelos: a big round ball of spongy, sorta eggy bread on the inside, crunchy outer shell. it has a teeny tiny bit of sweetness and i really like pairing it with hot coffee. -oxtail stew: filled with yucca, potatoes, and tender oxtails, it's super hearty, flavorful, and oh-so-comforting. they also ask if you want cilantro in it. as a cilantro lover, i'm onboard of course. however, i kno some ppl has an aversion to cilantro and it's nice that they look out for them too. -bandeja paisa: the unofficial national dish of Colombia. holy moley, this is the textbook definition of "itis". it comes with steak, chorizo, chicharron, maduro (fried sweet plantain), avocado, arepa, fried egg, rice, and beans. there's sooooo much going on and everything is nicely seasoned. the portion size is huge and i can make 2-3 meals out of it. eat this and you'll need a nap afterwards lol. the staff doesn't speak much english but they are nice and do try hard to help you. i also saw it as a chance to brush off and practice my broken Spanish lol. when all else fails, just smile (or as much as you can through a mask) and point lol. a good neighborhood spot and highly recommended for sure! read more

Latin Bakery Restaurant - Bandeja paisa, beef empanadas, buñuelo - Bakeries Near Me - Flushing, New York

I hate this place and the staff is horrible. I got severe food poisoning from here recently. Do not go here unless you like to eat gross food, rude staff and have an iron stomach. The staff and the food is TRASH! read more

The lady behind the counter sold me this beef empanada, it was burned and the shell was cut up like this. I bought this for my child to eat. It was very hard, I ended up throwing it in the trash. Shame on this worker for knowingly selling me food like this. read more

Latin Bakery Restaurant - Beef empanada - Bakeries Near Me - Flushing, New York

las mujeres que trabajan alli cuando quieren te tartan bien y cuando no No .... Casi siempre se la pasan chismiando entre Ella's y cuando uno le esta hablando y pidiendo sus cosas que quiere se enojan o ponen gestos como si los clientes estubieran interumpiendo su platica de Ella's , y luego para completar dan las cosas mal el pan que me dio ni era el que yo pedi ...mi pedido era para llevar y le dije que era para llevar pero como estaba ocupada la senora de lentes en el chisme no me escucho y cuando le dije otra vez que era para llevar se molesto y me dejo la bolsa en el counter para que yo las empacetara. la comida es rica pero el customer service pesimo. Creo de todas las empleadas las Unicas que siempre tratan bien son 2 read more

I came in today with a craving for empanadas and ordered 1 chicken, 2 beef, and a pan de bono. The empanadas were so tasty and fresh. I remember them being smaller, dry, and sometimes soggy but these were bigger, moist, flavorful, and crunchy. I love their hot sauce. It is quite thin and spicy but the kind that does not linger. The prices are affordable but the wait time is a bit frustrating. Overall, they've improved over the years and I will return for more empanadas. read more

My grandpa really likes some of the cakes and pastries here! Unfortunately last time we went they did not have what we were looking for, however we were still able to get something good for him! There's always a long line but it moves fast! read more

First time I've eaten here in 10 years yet the flavor has remained consistent and the price has barely risen. I got a beef empanada and a chicken empanada. They were delicious and the total cost was $4.90. I'll be back soon to see if their daily soup and bread are just as good as they were years ago. Pretty excited since I used to frequently dine here as a hungry student. read more

An outlier in a mostly Asian neighborhood that shouldn't be overlooked. This restaurant and bakery offers a full menu of great Colombian dishes and solid empanadas which are always warm and fresh everytime I pop in. They also have a wide selection of breads including great buñuelos! They don't take cards here and most of the staff here is not fluent in English (they're friendly and they try their hardest). I would receive ordering in Spanish if you can ! read more

I've been coming to this place for the past ten years. It's good solid homemade Spanish food. Usually when I come here I always get El Especial del día (the special of the day), or I'll just stop by to pick up a few empanadas to satisfy my craving. I'm also in love with their coffee (hot or iced). Today the lunch/dinner special was Roast chicken on a bed of white rice and (my favorite) platano maduro/sweet plantain. You also get a small salad and a side of brown beans (they're not like my mothers Dominican habichuelas, but they're still very delicious over the white rice). In ten years I've never had a bad experience here. I recommend this place for anyone craving authentic Spanish food in the downtown flushing area. PS don't forget to ask for their spicy sauce, it goes great with anything and everything. read more

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I come in here as they have a new things I like... But there has been a bit of a language barrier. First time I came in asked if an item had chocolate in it... The woman said yes... I get to work and it is some sort of corn pancake thing... No chocolate. Another time I come in... Usually I order a #7... They usually just give me some bread with it... Never asking what kind... So I come in and say I want Pan as the menu says it comes with Pan. The lady behind me has to explain in Spanish that I just want the bread no eggs... Easy... Right? Nope!!! She then directs me to an area with lots of different breads... I say whatever kind you normally give with a #7.. She still doesn't understand... I finally have to leave with nothing after waiting in line... read more

Large selection of bakery items and other assorted items. Check out their menu. Great cup of coffee. read more

Latin Bakery Restaurant - Bakery items. - Bakeries Near Me - Flushing, New York

I really liked the whole chicken they sell. I think that most of the food should be fresh made on premises. The place small and don't recommend eating in, specially when it is crowded during the day. The food is great, except that the place needs some cleaning. It is not clean enough in my opinion. I would not give them a five star rating just because, an establishment that sells food should keep extra clean. read more

Their desserts are ON POINT! They probably have some of the best alfajores I've ever had in my entire life. read more

Latin Bakery Restaurant - Alfajores - Bakeries Near Me - Flushing, New York

Brian C and I needed a quick paleo friendly bite before a trip to the city. We passed by the sign "pollos" and "colombian" which caught our attention. The long line of latin locals that almost went out the door was the final push to make us go in. Though I was saddened by the realization that I cannot indulge on the displayed empanadas and fried cheese balls, I was satisfied with the chicken lunch special offer (1/4 roasted chicken, beans, salad, plantains and rice for $7.50. We didn't get rice and was charged $6.15 a pop). The chicken (leg) was very tender and the beans were good. The bf commented that the plantain was harder than he preferred but I didn't mind. The dish we both eyed, however, was the Sunday special oxtail soup that everyone else was slurping up, gnawing at the oxtail with no shame. We'll be back for that in a few weeks. Note: many people do take out or opt to eat inside (there are about ten tables) read more

Latin Bakery Restaurant - 1/4 chicken, beans, plantain, salad. $6.15 - Bakeries Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Horrible I walked in and asked for a menu and they said they had none which im sure is illegal! Server did not attempt to give me Prices either so I walked right out! Very dissapointing because there arent many spanish resturantes around mainstreet area. read more

Delicious. Good spot to grab a quick snack or meal for yourself. Also a good option to grab a meal for the family or a groups of friends. You'll be happy stopping by. read more

I found this in my rice when I placed an order for delivery. I called back and they said the best they could do was give me something extra on my next order but I will never be eating here again. I am extremely disappointed with the response they gave me when I made them aware of this, the person on the phone claimed they exterminate every Monday but that was absolutely no excuse for this to appear IN my food. I could not help but to write this review in utter disgust because I cannot believe I could have almost ate this. Never again will I eat anything from here. read more

Latin Bakery Restaurant - Found this in my rice. - Bakeries Near Me - Flushing, New York

Love their roasted chicken with hot sauce. Empenadas and other Columbian food favorites are tasty. Guava bread and sandwiches are always good. Ordering ahead on Grubhub makes it easy for pickup or delivery. read more

My favorite place to come for some Colombian coffee and bread. It's a tiny location, but they have plenty of seating. I love the Pan de bono and arepa de choclo. read more

DO NOT go to this horrible place. Service is the worst. We bought a stuffed turkey for $100, expecting to get a turkey with stuffing underneath. What we got was ground meat with peas and carrots! We went for a refund, no luck. They wouldn't even give us some chicken or pork to make up for the misunderstanding. Any reasonable business would have done "something" for the customer that paid $100 for a turkey FOR Thanksgiving that no one ate. Do not give this place any business. read more

Latin Bakery Restaurant - Bakeries Near Me - Flushing, New York

One star for their tasty empanadas which are very fairly priced and one star for the location (because sometimes in the midst of all the food that is and what makes up Flushing, you just want something that isn't Asian cuisine). The service is beyond terrible. I have been there multiple times because I was craving their spinach empanadas and that is and will remain the only reason I ever go back there. The ladies that work behind the counter love to talk to and engage in conversation with the customers that speak Spanish and that is totally okay - in fact, I think it's a great showcase of friendly customer service. However, each time I have gone here and waited patiently on line for them to finish whatever conversation they were having with the person in front of me, they would completely skip over me and talk to the next Hispanic customer after me. Is this intentional? Maybe. Is it okay? Absolutely not. It became almost impossible at that point to get any of their attention to just place any small order of 2-3 empanadas which are right by the window staying warm. And by the time they DO get to little old me, their smiles are gone and I get the feeling they don't want to help me much less look at me. They won't even hand me my change - they'll just toss it on the counter for me to take. No thank you, no "have a nice day", no smiles like the people before (and after) received. This has happened with a different lady each time I went there. read more

Whenever I tell my friends that there's a Latin restaurant on Main Street in Flushing, they're always pretty surprised. To me, this shows a) how diverse Flushing is and b) how isolated and disjointed our ethnic communities are from each other. I come here for lunch sometimes, and I am always the only Asian person there. But enough with the social commentary/observation... the food here is great, no matter who you are. I've had the chicken soup and rice, which is definitely a full meal. I particularly like the rice, I'm not sure what they put in it but it has a nice subtle flavor. The meals are also great. Most recently I had a beef stew dish with rice, beans, plantains, and a salad. It's definitely a lot of food, but the beans really go well with the rice and meat. I've also had empanadas here, which are an awesome snack when on the go. Especially the spinach. One thing that annoys me a bit is that the counter on the side of the dining area (pretty much the only place to sit at during lunch if you're a solo diner) is way too high. That, or the bar stools/chairs are too low (though they actually are kind of high. Maybe I should just grow a little taller, but eating with a perfectly straight back isn't always something I can keep up throughout a meal. I guess it helps my posture though. read more

I used to get food from here a few times a week when I worked in Flushing. I was here today and bought the soup with beef, potatoes home. It is still as good as always!! The service is also good with friendly people working there. read more

This doesn't look odd at all...a Chinese guy going into a Latin restaurant in the heart of downtown Flushing. Anyway, been meaning to stop in for years since it has survived all these years of the Chinese migration into Flushing. I'm sad that I didn't stop in earlier. I ordered the ox tail stew which is advertised on their window as a regular lunch special for $7.50. Not only do you get a large portion of oxtails, but they also give you a heaping serving of rice and beans with a sweet plantain on the side. The pasta salad wasn't anything to write home about, but it was another complimentary side dish that was included. Overall, there's no decor or ambiance, but it's good cheap food for when you want something other than Asian food in Flushing! read more

I love this place. This is the ONE random spot that you can grab spanish food on Main st. and it's been here for YEARS for a reason. Going in for the first time, you would think that the latin people in there would give me weird looks (me being asian) but that was not the case. The staff was so welcoming and the people in there were amazing. The smell is the first thing that hits you when you walk through the doors. The aroma of the freshly cooked rice and the freshly baked chicken makes your mouth water as soon as you cross the threshold. They have the usual buffet line selection where you can pick what you want them to throw into your lunchbox and every order comes with a salad of the day. They mix it up between 4-5 different salads every day of the week which is a nice variety since I eat there a lot. I usually take the food to go but there are seats available for those who want to sit down and grab a great meal. I grew up in Corona and love spanish food and find this place to be amazing BUT I have many spanish friends who think it's bland and subpar. I don't know. Maybe you're your own people's biggest critics because I know I am when it comes to Asian cuisine. Still! Give it a try :) Tres Leche CAKE! read more

Mhmm the empanadas are to DIE for! (con la salsa!) Yummy soup too. I don't like the chicharron... I've definitely had better (it's not crunchy enough). The only dessert of theirs I've tried is the bread pudding and it is SO GOOD. The empanadas + bread pudding are what keep me coming back. Prices are great and they have a couple of tables so eating in is an option although I usually take it to go. If you're in the neighborhood definitely stop by. read more

I never thought I'd say this but I don't love Latin Bakery anymore. The awning out front SAYS Colombian and they still have the bakery portion which is for the most part Colombian but they have expanded their food offerings to now tacos and mofongo. Now, I LIKE tacos and I like mofongo....but NOT from a place that bills itself as Colombian. Yes this is national pride that is getting in the way but I've tried some of the new additions to the menu and I'm NOT feeling them. If I want tacos, I'll walk down Roosevelt to 111th or 103rd to a truck. If I want mofongo I'll head to either Spanish Harlem or the Bronx. I'll continue to come here for a cafe con leche and pan de yuca and MAYBE a 1/2 roasted chicken but if I have a hankering for local Colombian food that's not homemade, I've defected to my local outpost of El Palacio de Las Empanadas/Burger Express, on College Point Blvd btwn Sanford and Maple. Sad to say yet so true. read more

Tasty Colombian food, friendly servers, variety of food, reasonable wait time. The dishes I've had are: Cheese empanadas - so much cheese :D The soup of the day Bunuelo and coconut rum cake *4.5 out of 5 FOR THESE DISHES ONLY* -the only ones I've ordered Each of these foods have been on point 95% of the time. Great flavor, portion size, and quality. THE BAD: A handful of times I've eaten there, the dishes I order regularly were not quite at their best. Not much seating here so you may have to order to go. Crammed space when it's busy. CONCLUSION: I go here pretty often. Overall they seem to be consistent with the quality of food and service. I'm going by the dishes I listed. I don't have experience with the rest of the menu. It's a great alternative to the many Asian restaurants in the area. 4 Stars overall. read more

SARA is the name of the shame! she is the WORST clerk. Denies service like if she were the owner of the place. She doesn't care and overcharges if you are not paying attention. I used to order for everybody in the office, (Because the foot is VERY GOOD, DELICIOUS, WELL PREPARED), but DUE TO SARA we are not ordering anymore. The owner must know that DUE TO SARA they are loosing an average of $70.00 a week that we used to pay when buying from there. read more

Randomly plopped in the middle of Main Street, Flushing and surrounded by Chinese people, this Mexican bakery is quite an outlier. Being adventurous foodie, I decided to step it and hold my ground despite the glares by a room filled by non-Asians... Well you guessed it, Hispanic people. Avoiding the embarrassment of slaughtering the Spanish language, despite taking it for almost a decade, I ordered an empanada that was sitting at the window. For $1.30, it was quite good deal. However, biting into it, the chicken inside was dry as hell and quite bland. I would say it's better than a McDonalds Snack Wrap, but that's a standard you should live by. read more

If you are looking for something other than Chinese food in this neighborhood, then highly recommend to order the following: oxtail soup - $6 - so good large coffee - $2.75 - steamy hot and good Rotisserie chicken is a hit and miss. The first time, it was very delicious and the second time it was overcooked and too dry. $9 a whole chicken. Empanadas $1.50- not crazy about their version. read more

Stopped by and picked up 2 empanadas to go. One beef and one chicken. The empanadas are good and the dough seemed fresh, I'm guessing they make their empanada dough here... it is a bakery after all. read more

One of the only Latin restaurants on Main Street. the food is delicious but the service is poor. If you do not speak Spanish you will have to ask for an order a few times. read more

Cash only. Pricey but delicious. Pretty much the only restaurant of its kind in Flushing, that I could find at least. Took several tries to get the cashier to notice me as I do not speak Spanish but afterwards she was very nice. read more

It is funny to find a Colombian Bakery, surrounded by Chinese restaurants in the middle of downtown Flushing, NY. The pan con queso offered at this bakery is sooooo good especially early in the morning when they are just out of the oven. I usually buy the big loaf of pan con queso, but they also have small rolls. The empanadas de carne (beef) are delicious. I have not found a place that has as flavorful empanadas as this one. I love their salsa as well. It gives the empanadas a little kick. The other pastries are very good, but I still have to try a few others. This bakery also offers Colombian breakfast platters, which I still have to try. I have tried their lunch platters which are decent and very affordable. They give you very large portions! Next time you are around Flushing and want to try something other than Chinese foods, this is a great place to visit. read more